Happy Easter! I hope this Easter season finds you and your families filled with the joy of the risen Christ and recommitted to living lives inspired by God's love.
During Easter, it is important to reflect on how proud we are of our unambiguous Catholic identity. At Mount St. Mary's, we strive daily to fulfill our Catholic mission in our academic work, student activities and in the larger community. This commitment to our first calling, faith, requires all of us to live lives in testimony to the truth of the Gospel, to welcome and love others of different faiths, and to be beacons of Christ's love—especially during turbulent times in our society.
Now more than ever, we need to stand firm in our Catholic identity and strengthen our witness to Catholic virtues in our personal and professional lives. The Mount community can and should be an example of a Catholic community that can and will transform society. This was the goal of our founder, Fr. John DuBois. We can do no less.
Peace. Thomas H. Powell President
Maryland Lt. Governor will speak at May Commencement Exercises Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael S. Steele will serve as the Commencement Speaker at this year's ceremony, scheduled for May 21. In January 2003, Lt. Gov. Steele earned a place in history when he became the first African American elected to statewide office, and the first-ever Republican Lieutenant Governor in Maryland.
Underground Railroad to be topic of April 20 lecture Peter H. Michael, owner of Cooling Springs Farm, in Adamstown, Md., one of the few still-existing Underground Railroad safe houses, will discuss his book “An American Family of the Underground Railroad,” detailing his family's involvement with the Underground Railroad, at a lecture sponsored by the Mount and showcasing the Mount's new Master of Liberal Arts degree. The lecture will be held on April 20 from 5-6 p.m., and will be followed by a book signing.
Online Classes Now Available The Mount's Division of Continuing Studies is now offering online courses as part of Regis University's Online Consortium of Independent Colleges and Universities.
The 39-member consortium includes small, private institutions, many of which are faith-based. Regis is a Denver, Colorado-based Jesuit institution. Registration is currently underway for classes in Project Management and Team Leadership—which begin May 8. Future online courses will include criminal justice, arts and humanities, business and communication related topics.
For information, please call 877-982-2329 or 301-682-8315.
Celebrate Easter Sunday at the Mount! Services include a 6:30 a.m. Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service at the National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes
Mount St. Mary's University debuts new website! The Mount recently launched its new website to better serve its internal and external audiences. The site features an enhanced alumni section to showcase programs and events, as well as the upcoming bicentennial celebration. You'll also find distinctive sites for the Seminary and National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes—highlighting their presence within the “global” university community. Let us know what you think!
This story has a nice "Ring" to it! Just when it seemed all hope was lost, a “miracle” occurred at Mount St. Mary's University. A $15,000 engagement ring that had slipped off its owner's finger and found its way into the university sewage system on February 20 turned up a month later on a grate in the campus water treatment facility—fully intact. The story made national and international headlines.
Spring sports off to roaring start! The Mount's spring sports teams are making waves in conference play. As one example, the softball squad recently broke a 19-year old program record for wins in a season with 24. The 1987 team established the old mark with 22 victories. Mount St. Mary's also has started the NEC schedule 7-1 for the first time in program history.
"At the Mount I put my faith into action." —Adam Kauffman, William Cardinal Keeler Scholar and Mount St. Mary's Class of 2009
Each year, contributions to the Mount Annual Fund make it possible for Bishops from selected dioceses to award $15,000 scholarships to students like Adam, who have used their talents to enhance their parish, school and community. Help the Mount do its part to continue to make a quality, Catholic liberal arts education available for future generations of Mounties.
Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael S. Steele will serve as the Commencement Speaker at this year's ceremony, scheduled for May 21. In January 2003, Lt. Gov. Steele earned a place in history when he became the first African American elected to statewide office, and the first-ever Republican Lieutenant Governor in Maryland.
The Mount's Division of Continuing Studies is now offering online courses as part of Regis University's Online Consortium of Independent Colleges and Universities.
Just when it seemed all hope was lost, a “miracle” occurred at Mount St. Mary's University. A $15,000 engagement ring that had slipped off its owner's finger and found its way into the university sewage system on February 20 turned up a month later on a grate in the campus water treatment facility—fully intact. The story made national and international headlines.
The Mount's spring sports teams are making waves in conference play. As one example, the softball squad recently broke a 19-year old program record for wins in a season with 24. The 1987 team established the old mark with 22 victories. Mount St. Mary's also has started the NEC schedule 7-1 for the first time in program history.
Each year, contributions to the Mount Annual Fund make it possible for Bishops from selected dioceses to award $15,000 scholarships to students like Adam, who have used their talents to enhance their parish, school and community. Help the Mount do its part to continue to make a quality, Catholic liberal arts education available for future generations of Mounties.